Human Resources News & Insights

EEOC’s new focus is a puzzler

The EEOC’s tilting at a new windmill: Companies that allegedly screen out the unemployed when considering candidates for open positions.

Census Bureau discriminated against minorities, EEOC claims

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has set its sights on a surprising target: the U.S. Census Bureau.

More resumes than ever? Top 5 ways to find the best

These days, any company with an open job is hit with a flood of resumes — but more resumes doesn’t necessarily mean more quality candidates.

Answers to tricky HR questions: Getting better info from references

Our team of experts fields real-life questions about every-day HR issues. Today’s topic: how to loosen tight-lipped reference contacts.